This fascinating lecture by Rabbi Ira Bedzow provides a peek at some of the most difficult and trying cases that have come before the Rabbinic court. Rabbi Bedzow’s talk emphasizes the importance of the Beit Din considering all contributing factors that provide context to the case (in addition to the relevant Jewish laws). Factors like Civil Law as well as cultural and community norms.
civil law, divorce, domestic partner, homosexuality, marriage, rape
